“Be honest, how hideous do I look?” He took another step back and pursed his lips. “That bad, huh?” I muttered. “No, no, Bella. Actually…” he seemed to be struggling for the right word. “You look… sexy.” I laughed out loud. “Right.” “Very sexy, really.” “You are just saying that so that I’ll wear it,” I said. “But that’s okay. You’re right, it’s smarter.”
